Effect of Exercise Training on Myocardial Remodeling in Patients With Reduced Left Ventricular Function After Myocardial Infarction

Abstract

A high-intensity, 2-month residential cardiac rehabilitation program resulted in substantial increases in exercise capacity among patients with reduced left ventricular function. In contrast to some recent reports, the training program had no deleterious effects on left ventricular volume, function, or wall thickness regardless of infarct area.